University of Guelph researchers have launched a project called BugQuest. The project will explore biodiversity across Canada by using passive insect traps and identifying the insects caught in them through DNA barcoding. Organizations and individuals who sign up to participate in the project will be sent a free kit which they can deploy at any site with high visibility. The project’s timeline is set to range from approximately September 2026 until potentially the end of 2027. “We’re really hoping we can touch base with all the different participants, get them to learn a little bit more about why insects matter…” said BugQuest project lead Ross Stewart.
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